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#390 The Story of Flatbush: Brooklyn Old and New

The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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New York's Historic District Council

Gertrude Bowery wrote a book about her village in 18 81. She was saddened by all the urban style development that was happening there. The idyllic days of farm life were about to go away flatbush after this. This episode is brought to you by the historic district council, city wide advocate for New York's historic neighborhoods.

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